Ford Pinto

The Ford Pinto, and the resulting lawsuits, serve as a cautionary tale for consumers and automakers alike. The Ford Pinto case is one of deception, lawsuits, and, unfortunately, death. You see, the Pinto was manufactured with a defective fuel system that would cause the vehicle to explode when rear-ended. Yes, you read that right. Some estimate the Pinto’s oversight cost as many as 180 deaths.

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